Project Administrator

Pertemps; West Devon; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free on-site parking

Occasional site visits

Friendly office environment

Job summary

Pertemps is recruiting on behalf of a Plymouth-based construction business for a Project Coordinator on a 12-15 month maternity cover contract. The role involves coordinating a range of construction projects, ensuring materials, labour, documentation and schedules are managed efficiently.

You will work closely with Project Managers, Site Managers, suppliers and subcontractors, helping keep projects running smoothly from start to finish.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Project Coordinator or Project Administrator in construction.
• Procurement experience within construction preferred.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, especially Excel.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Able to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Manage project and site documentation throughout the project lifecycle.
• Coordinate procurement of materials, labour and equipment.
• Raise purchase orders and schedule deliveries.
• Liaise with suppliers, contractors and site teams.
• Prepare and maintain project, Health & Safety and compliance documentation.
• Produce weekly project updates and meeting minutes.
• Process invoices and resolve discrepancies.
• Support project handovers and archive completed projects.
• Arrange travel and accommodation for site personnel when required.

Skills

Administration

Procurement

Stakeholder management

Communication

Multitasking

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

Job description

Project Coordinator (12-15 Month Maternity Cover) Plymouth | Full Time | Monday to Friday, 8:00am - 5:00pm

Pertemps is recruiting on behalf of a well-established Plymouth-based construction business that has been delivering innovative commercial and residential projects across the UK for over 20 years.

Due to maternity leave, our client is seeking an organised and proactive Project Coordinator to join their team on a 12-15 month fixed-term contract.

The Role

You’ll be responsible for coordinating a range of construction projects, ensuring materials, labour, documentation and schedules are managed efficiently from start to finish. Working closely with Project Managers, Site Managers, suppliers and subcontractors, you’ll be at the heart of keeping projects running smoothly.

• Manage project and site documentation throughout the project lifecycle
• Coordinate procurement of materials, labour and equipment
• Raise purchase orders and schedule deliveries
• Liaise with suppliers, contractors and site teams
• Prepare and maintain project, Health & Safety and compliance documentation
• Produce weekly project updates and meeting minutes
• Process invoices and resolve discrepancies
• Support project handovers and archive completed projects
• Arrange travel and accommodation for site personnel when required

About You

• Previous experience in a Project Coordinator, Project Administrator orwithin Construction
• Strong administration and organisational skills
• Procurement experience, ideally within construction
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Able to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines

What's On Offer?

• 12-15 month maternity cover contract
• Friendly and collaborative office environment
• Free On-site parking
• Opportunity to join a successful and growing business
• Occasional site visits

If you're a highly organised administrator looking to join a busy and supportive team within the construction sector, we'd love to hear from you.